Board of Directors Members
Director Stephanie Cooke, President
Stephanie has a diverse professional and educational background. She holds a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction and an undergraduate degree in Business/Marketing Education. She utilized this to teach high school marketing, developing a brand new curriculum and program, including a co-curricular club and school-based enterprise for the students. After teaching, Stephanie utilized her knowledge in business and development in several business environments- including entrepreneurship, start-ups, and post-secondary education. Stephanie brings to the table knowledge in curriculum design, education, business development, marketing, and much much more.
Stephanie has been a part of the PPA community for 6 years- as her daughter started going to PPA in Kindergarten and is now in 5th grade. Prior to serving on the Board of Directors, Stephanie was involved in the PCA.
Stephanie is a single mom of two girls. She spends a lot of time in theaters with her oldest daughter- even though that was never a passion of her own until it became her daughter's. As a Colorado Native, she takes any opportunity she can to enjoy the sunshine.
Director Katie Cloyd, Vice-PresidentWith a passion for both the arts and education, Katie is honored to serve on the Board of Directors. Her youngest son began attending PPA in 4th grade and his enthusiasm for going to school has been a joy to witness.
Katie brings a wealth of experience in marketing, strategy, and organizational leadership to her role on the board. She has seen firsthand how creative thinking and innovative problem-solving drive success in the business world, and she is inspired by the developmental benefits of an arts-integrated education.
Katie holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Bradley University. She finds joy in supporting her kids' diverse hobbies, reading, and taking long walks while binging podcasts that span a range of topics - from personal finance to true crime.
JT Adamson is excited to join the board of directors by combining his interests in youth development, financial responsibility, and community engagement. He has a daughter who has attended PPA since kindergarten and her excitement and development has grown his passion to ensure other children have the same opportunity to experience this dynamic learning experience.
JT served 14 yrs as a District Executive Director at a non-profit focused on youth development and community transformation. During this tenure, he was responsible for board and committee development, government contract negotiation and execution, community events and engagement, as well as ensuring financial resiliency and diversified revenue. He has now leveraged that experience into a position as Sr. Manager for a technology start up in the payments industry where he assists clients in accounting and reconciliation, process development, and technical implementation. He enjoys the fast-paced and ever-changing environment and helping people/clients succeed in reaching their goals.
In his spare time, JT loves to enjoy the outdoor beauty that Colorado has to offer by fishing, hiking, camping, or a nice bike ride. He is also an avid woodworker and enjoys learning new hobbies like pottery and scuba, but his favorite is a quiet night on his deck.
Director Meredith O'Keeffe, SecretaryEducation from the University of Colorado Denver. She is a licensed Early Childhood Special Education Specialist in the state of Colorado and brings extensive experience in early childhood education, having worked in both
classroom and home-based settings. Currently, Meredith serves as a Developmental Interventionist through the Early Intervention program at Developmental Pathways, where she provides therapeutic support to children from birth to age three and their families. Her work is rooted in a deep commitment to inclusive, family-centered practices that fosters development and connection during the earliest years of life. As a contracted provider with Early Intervention Colorado, Meredith operates a small business from her home, providing her with a diverse set of skills to effectively run routine functions and daily organizational processes. She joins the board with knowledge in management and leadership, an understanding of small business finance and operations, and event management and marketing experience.
Trent is honored to join the Board of Directors, bringing a combination of executive corporate experience and personal commitment to the PPA community. Trent and his family have been a part of the school for years; he is the proud father of two daughters currently attending middle school at PPA, as well as an older daughter who attended
PPA and is now a junior in high school. Having witnessed firsthand the immense value of the school's dual academic and arts curriculum across his daughter's educational journeys, Trent is deeply dedicated to preserving and strengthening the PPA experience for all families.
Professionally, Trent is a Vice President of a heavy civil construction company. He brings decades of experience in strategic planning, complex multi-million-dollar financial oversight, and large-scale operational execution. Trent also has a background in board governance includes serving as the Past Chairman of the Colorado Contractors
Association (CCA) Board of Directors, where he championed regional advocacy, workforce development, and safety initiatives.
Elected May 2026 to serve until June 2029
Robert is an accomplished executive leader with more than 15 years of experience overseeing senior living operations across multiple levels of care. He currently serves as Executive Director of a nonprofit continuing care retirement community in Westminster, where he leads strategic planning and operational performance. In
addition, he contributes to the field by training incoming administrators, serving as a trainer for statewide administrator programs, presenting at conferences, and writing articles on leadership.
Robert and his family became members of the PPA community in 2025, with his children enrolled in elementary and middle school. He previously served a two-year term on a local church board and has been an active volunteer in his children’s schools. Originally from Peoria, Arizona, he holds an MBA with a concentration in Human Resource
Management and a BA in Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado, where he played college football. For recreation, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and competes in long-distance trail-running events in the mountains.
Elected May 2026 to serve until June 2029
Kristina is new to the Parker Performing Arts School community and is excited to join the Board of Directors and support the school’s commitment to student growth, creativity, and success. Her daughter will be entering 7th grade at PPA this fall, and her family is looking forward to experiencing the learning environment that makes PPA a
special place for its students.
Kristina earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in accounting from Metropolitan State University of Denver. She also has an Early Childhood Education teaching certificate and has previously worked as a substitute preschool teacher with Douglas County School District. She currently works in audit and grants and has experience
reviewing grant applications, evaluating proposals, coordinating interviews with grant recipients, and making funding recommendations. Through this work, she has developed strong experience in accountability, compliance, financial oversight, and responsible stewardship of grant funds. Kristina looks forward to bringing her knowledge
and experience to PPA.
Outside of work, Kristina and her family enjoy spending time outdoors skiing, golfing, hiking and taking advantage of all the activities Colorado has to offer.
Appointed July 2026 to serve until June 2028
Director Corey Wahl, Past President